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Yemen Says It Discussed Houthis’ Alleged Use of Chinese Technology With Beijing
Yemen’s government discussed allegations about Chinese technology with Beijing on Wednesday, Foreign Minister Afrah al-Zouba said.
The allegations are that the Houthis, an Iran-backed group, tried to obtain Chinese-made components to help make weapons.
The claims concern possible use of dual-purpose products, which can have both civilian and military uses.
The discussion comes as Yemen’s long-running civil war escalates, with Saudi Arabia backing the government.
Zouba said Chinese officials wanted information so they could investigate, and described China’s support for the Yemeni government as clear.
No findings or further steps were announced in her comments.
Yemen’s foreign minister said the government discussed the Houthis’ alleged use of Chinese-made technology for weapons with Beijing.
Afrah al-Zouba said China wanted information so it could investigate the reports.
The reports said the Iran-backed group was trying to secure Chinese components to help manufacture weapons.
Zouba said China’s support for the Yemeni government was clear.
She spoke at a virtual press conference about Yemen’s war, which has also drawn in Saudi Arabia.
- Who
- Yemen’s government and Beijing. Foreign Minister Afrah al-Zouba spoke on Yemen’s behalf.
- What
- They discussed the Houthis’ alleged attempts to use Chinese-made technology and components for weapons.
- When
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Where
- The discussion was with Beijing. Zouba spoke to journalists at a virtual press conference.
- Why
- Yemen raised reports that the Houthis were trying to obtain Chinese components to help manufacture weapons.
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- Yemeni minister
- Afrah al-Zouba
- Reported technology
- Chinese-made technology and components
- Alleged purpose
- Helping manufacture weapons
- Publication date
- October 14, 2026
What people are saying
The Chinese are partners and we have discussed with them about, you know, the use of dual products
They were very keen for any sort of information so they can investigate it. Their support to the Yemeni government is clear